In FY 2023-24, all states and union territories experienced positive growth in microfinance client outreach, except for Chandigarh, Manipur, and Tripura, with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh showing significant increases of 39% and 36%, respectively. The Eastern region led overall client growth, aided by the entry of multiple MLIs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana following favorable court rulings, while other major states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu also recorded substantial growth.